Disability Support Worker (Chelsea)

Disability Support Worker
- Chelsea, VIC 3196

**ABOUT US**: Aussie Life Care is a Registered NDIS Provider, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to fostering independence, promoting inclusion, and offering the highest quality of care to our clients. Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Houses provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.

**: Aussie Life Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join assist our participants. As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and live independently. If you are a compassionate, patient and reliable individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we want to hear from you.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**: We are seeking a female support worker with clear English communication skills to support a male participant in Chelsea. Participant lives with his wife, 9-year-old son, and a friendly small dog.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide daily support and assistance to residents in their day-to-day activities, including personal care, meal preparation, hoist transfers (training provided) and household tasks.
- Foster a safe and inclusive workplace that promotes independence and social interaction.
- Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with residents and their families.
- Assist residents in accessing community resources and participating in social and recreational activities (including walking the family dog).
- Administer medications and maintain accurate records as required.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals, to ensure the holistic well-being of residents.
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming living environment.

**BENEFITS**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

**REQUIREMENTS**: To be successful in this role, it is a requirement that you have:

- Cert. 3 in Individual Support (preferred), with experience in handling challenging behaviours
- Excellent communication skills
- able to listen actively and communicate clearly with participants and the Care Team
- A person who is respectful, friendly, and empathetic
- able to build trust and create a safe, supportive environment
- You must have working rights in Australia
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current driver's licence, car registration and comprehensive car insurance
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Medication administration certificate (or wanting to train on this competency)
- NDIS Orientation Module

**AVAILABILITY**: Current available shifts are from:

- Mon, Tue, Wed: 7:00am-9:00am (2 hour shifts)

**Job Type**: Casual

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ra1rz